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Article: Summer visitors flock to Denali National Park: now is the best time of year to visit this beautiful preserve.(Alaska This Month)
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- Alaska Business Monthly
- Article date:
- May 1, 2004
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One of Alaska's greatest attractions is Mount McKinley and its surrounding Denali National Park, which comes alive with wildlife, flowers and sightseers from spring to early fall. Each year roughly 360,000 visitors make their way into the park, and if conditions are right, a spectacular view of McKinley, North America's highest mountain, is the reward.
"The mountain is the icing on the cake," said Kris Fister, public information officer for Denali National Park and Preserve. "I'm sure that everyone sees and gets something out of their visit." The park is open year-round, but the best experience by far is available during the summer season.
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